Spring has nearly sprung, meaning most of our heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVACs) will switch from pushing out heat to pushing out conditioned air. While the steady, low hum of HVACs is a familiar cadence that tends to fade into the background, the systems are an integral component of modern buildings. Not only do […]
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Walls are impressive structures in their own right. Not only do these building blocks support roofs, floors and ceilings, but they also provide shelter, security and peace of mind to inhabitants. Constructing a home with structural insulated panel (SIP) walls has many advantages. With SIP-framed attics, basements and beyond, homeowners benefit from efficient, healthy and
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With 2020 well underway, many of the original homes built with structural insulated panels (SIPs) will be turning a whopping 90 this year! And at Extreme Panel Technologies, some of our SIPs homes will be ringing in the big 3-0. But what’s to credit for SIPs’ superior staying power? For one, the panels afford great
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Wrapping up our “Three-Part Series – Debunking Common Myths” about structural insulated panels (SIPs), we’ll be diving into what gives many architects and builders pause when considering transitioning to this technology. Specifically, we’ll address whether or not mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) trades experience difficulties when wiring a SIP home. Myth 3: SIP home wiring
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Picking up where we left off during last month’s myth-busting blog, we’re tackling another industry-wide misconception that we’d love to see soundly “BUSTED.” Too often we see building professionals dismiss structural insulated panels due to the perceived high cost of SIPs. The reality, as we’ll unpack below, is much more nuanced, and can come as
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Taking a cue from arguably everyone’s favorite science show, MythBusters, we’ll be busting the most common myths regarding structural insulated panel (SIP) construction in a three-part series – minus the beret. While we won’t be conducting scientific experiments to dispel these widespread misconceptions, we will weave in facts based on nearly 30 years of experience,
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At first glance, many people attribute structural insulated panels’ (SIPs) growing popularity to their better overall air tightness and practical thermal performance than conventionally framed walls. But, that’s only part of the story. The insulated wall panel trend ties into both the booming prefabricated construction industry and the movement towards healthier, greener lifestyles in residential
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SIP Panels and R-Values: What They Mean and Why They Matter When you hear the word “insulation,” do visions of cotton candy looking fiberglass dance in your head? Fortunately, advances in technology mean you don’t have to rely on this itchy, pink nightmare. Instead, continuous insulation products like structural insulated panels (SIPs) are here to
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Your Guide to Understanding SIPs The Three Little Pigs nursery rhyme had it right. A house made of sticks is easily blown through, especially when compared with other framing options on the market. One such high-performance building system alternative is structural insulated panels, also known as SIPs. In this month’s blog, we’ll cover the nuts and bolts
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